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Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars

Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars for Guilt-Free Snacking Bliss

Indulge in these Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars, combining wholesome ingredients with chocolate flavor for a healthy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1 cup Water Necessary for cooking quinoa
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Choose dark, milk, or white
  • 1 piece Parchment Paper For lining the baking pan

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • medium pot
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • 8x8 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water for about 2 minutes.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  4. Combine cooled quinoa with melted chocolate in a mixing bowl and fold gently.
  5. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, pour in the mixture, and press down.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes until set.
  7. Slice and serve or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can be frozen for longer storage.

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